On the Patio
How will cutting-edge technologies change your commute? On the Patio is an exciting new podcast that presents an in-depth exploration of the latest trends and innovations in transportation and mobility. Join host Tim Haile, the Executive Director of Contra Costa County Transportation Authority (CCTA), on the “Patio” – where CCTA’s staff relax and chat after hours to spot trends, wrestle with mobility challenges, and plan the next big innovations in transportation. On The Patio brings a rare look behind the scenes in how a national leader in transportation brings solutions that are sustainable, resilient, and innovative through the convergence of autonomy, electrification, and on-demand technologies. Tune in to learn about how CCTA is applying these new transportation solutions throughout Contra Costa County to improve mobility for all.
On the Patio
Air Mobility Innovation – Archer Aviation (Andrew Cummins)
By 2026, Archer Aviation (Archer) aims to have electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft (eVTOLs) available for commercial use in the Bay Area. On this episode of On the Patio, Tim Haile is joined by Andrew Cummins, Director of Strategy and Business Development at Archer. Tim and Andrew discuss how Archer’s innovative aviation technology works; how its Midnight aircraft takes advantage of existing technologies; the aircraft certification process with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA); and how Midnight’s take-off and landing infrastructure enables it to land in small spaces--making urban air mobility a viable future transportation choice in Contra Costa County. Andrew also describes the broad partnerships Archer formed--including alliances with prominent airlines like United and Southwest.
Learn more about Contra Costa Transportation Authority: http://ccta.net/